Category: Bicycle Accidents
Riding a bicycle is a great way to care for the environment, stay in shape, and reduce your carbon footprint. It is also a dangerous hobby no matter where you ride. It is especially dangerous on city streets. With so much vehicle and pedestrian traffic, bicyclists are put in harm’s way at all times of…Read More
The city of Charlotte has been under a shelter in place order since late March in an effort to help slow the coronavirus outbreak in this country. However, people can still leave their homes to go to take care of certain essential activities, including exercising. To that end, the city has listed bicycle repair shops…Read More
Approximately 60 people a day move to the Queen City. New residential and commercial developments cause road congestion prompting many residents to use bicycles around town. Now, more than ever, both cyclists and drivers should be aware of their surroundings and share the road. Here, we discuss important safety tips and advise bicyclists what to…Read More
The Charlotte Observer recently reported that, in late October 2017, lanes of traffic were closed on parts of Sixth and Fifth streets to create protected bike lanes. This was done as part of a pilot program to evaluate the feasibility of making protected bike lanes permanent. The idea is to create corridors of car-free traffic…Read More
Thanks to North Carolina’s temperate weather conditions and the state’s outstanding support for bicyclists, our Charlotte bike accident attorneys take pride in the number of riders who hit the roads regularly throughout year. However, we understand that many riders put their bikes away until the temperatures start warming in April. A great way to kick…Read More